The Bond Girl - Kim Yuna

I haven't followed figure skating since the Michelle Kwan days, because honestly, there wasn't really anyone worth watching it for.  I'm definitely not a Sasha Cohen fan, and Sarah Hughes did tickle my fancy with her energy and sweet smile, but she turned pro soon after she won her Olympic medal.

Lately though, I've been mesmerized by Kim Yuna.  I can't follow as diligently as I used to, watching all the skaters skate live because I lack a TV, but this girl is definitely a skating genius.  She balances technical and artistic so well, especially in this new (and terrible, mind you) grading system.  I'm gonna admit; Michelle Kwan's artistic skills were always a notch higher than technical.  But, no one has impressed me more with their spirals than Michelle Kwan (yes, even Kim Yuna).  Refer to pic below for the definition of spiral :)

Credits to Google

Another thing I love about Kim Yuna is her costumes and makeup.  They're always beautifully made and totally my style.  I also like how her makeup enhances the character and emotion she's trying to portray and how she doesn't look clowny, as girls blessed with single lids can look sometimes when they don't do their makeup in a flattering way. 

Am a bit reserved to say who I think "deserves" to win because I honestly have no clue on her other competitors (heard there's one from Japan and a Chinese female who's representing USA...?), but I know that Yuna's definitely getting the popularity award and will continue to shine on the ice.  Yuna, fighting! ^O^

February prizes

Eeeeks!  I'm so excited that I got my shoes from Piperlime today!  I really like ordering from Piperlime.  Not only do they offer free shipping and returns, I ordered on Sunday and received the shoes today (Wednesday), which means only a 4 days turnaround.  Pretty amazing, methinks.  Glad to know that they see the value in investing in IT.  hehe.  Possible place of employment?  Oh yes, I think so!  keke.  The shoes do look a tad bit different than I expected- it looks wider in person......or maybe that's just my wide feet speaking ^^;;

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Pretty Please

Original $60 -> $30.34, including shipping.

Then, at the beginning of the month I also bought this necklace from Gilt.  I'm SO glad that I didn't pay the full price for it, or else I definitely would feel ripped off.  The silver is VERY thin; like, piece of paper thin.  But the design is cute.

Original $32-> $7, shipped (got lucky and there was free shipping that day ^^)

And this is a bit outdated, but just a little glimpse of what my Valentine's Day was like.

But that's not all!  Later my mom added like 5 more dishes.  haha.  Definitely food binged.  Also the first time eating at our nice red wood table.  It was.....awkward.  lol.  And such a pain to have to reach so far to eat a dish. 

感觸。。

找不著我的新harddrive 就把舊的來用一用，打發打發時間。不經意的點了古巨基的電視特輯，讓我又不知不覺的很多感覺一擁而上。他唱現場真的是超級棒，渲然力很強。可以聽出他的誠意和真心。


看著他這個迷你演唱會，覺得他真的是一個很細心的男人。觀察事情很細微，且很有感情，易感動。真希望他快一點找到他的另一伴。很喜歡這首個的歌詞，就跟你們大家分享。或許是因為我西洋歌曲聽得太少，不過我覺得華語歌曲的詞都寫得比較好因為念起中文詞時，比較有畫面和感觸。這也就是為什麼我覺的歌詞就是現代詩，用音樂結合，表達感受。其實最早期的古詩，樂府詩，也是差不多的道理。


不過，話題扯遠了。還是靜靜的享受著古巨基的聲音吧!




古巨基 - 小甜蜜
作詞：鄭中庸 / 作曲：Barry Chung / 編曲：林邁可
感謝 ayuan740622 提供



你說最近　工作提不起勁
沒關係　我帶你出國去散心
你說　最近迷上韓劇
我會幫你多準備一些紙巾

星星彷彿伸手可及
全世界　都靜默在這裡
慢慢　旋轉　摩天輪的我和你
變成這城市最美的風景

偶爾耍一點　小甜蜜
因為我愛你
透過時間了解個性
習慣　有你　每天一睜開眼睛
不經意的小甜蜜
代表我很在乎你
沒有不能說的秘密

被需要的心情
我承認那會慢慢上癮
春天去看　日本的櫻花祭
到夏天　要躲在家裡吹冷氣
秋天　培養浪漫氣息
一年倒數的煙火讓心更緊

我說　不用再去算命
有個人　一輩子　會養你
事業　愛情　通通來問我最靈
擁有很多幸福你別擔心

*偶爾耍一點　小甜蜜
因為我愛你
透過時間了解個性
習慣　有你　每天一睜開眼睛
不經意的小甜蜜
代表我很在乎你
沒有不能說的秘密
被需要的心情


我承認那會慢慢上癮 (*2)






媽媽，這首歌送給你，祝你生日快樂，永遠像現在這麼的美麗可愛!  我愛你!

Spring's here!

Mood:  Lalala..Love Song (Worlds Within openining song)
Weather:  breezy, beautiful Cover Girl!

aaaaaah.  Finally, the first day of spring!  A wonderfully unproductive weekend, too.  I'll be paying the price for my unproductivity soon though haha.

So now that I've moved on from my plaid obsession and gotten my share of the winter cold, I'm ready for spring!  I already have a cute spring outfit [refer to the skirt I bought] but of course, I cannot be satisfied with that because I'm a greedy consumerist American kid who likes to shop. *grins*

My Spring 2010 Shopping Wish List:

• some adorable pink sunglasses I saw at Nordstrom - only $10 too!
• spring shoes, since the Steve Madden flats I wanted didn't work out
• a romper!  any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :)

trying to keep the list verrrry short because of my constrained budget *tear*  Someone please find me a rich boyfriend asap.  lol.

New ahjusshi!

Recently I've been craving to watch something like Dalja's Spring - light, funny, and all about old maids.  Thankfully, MBC answered my wish with The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry.  It's a very cute drama that I'm currently very attached to because I know my life's going to be like that 10 years from now, minus the guys of course since I haven't had any luck with them the past 20 years or so.  lol.  And it feels so weird because I feel like there's this one character in it, Da Jung, who is a lot like me, sadly.  She even has my eyebrow shape!!! 

But anyway, the 주인공 (main character) of this post is supposed to be the hottie ahjusshi, Choi Chul Ho!  I thought he was pretty cute when I first saw him in Partner where he was the serious lawyer who had an affair. It's really amusing seeing him in a comedic role in this drama. Such a pity that he's off the market and already has a kid.  hahaha.  I don't know what's up with me and ahjusshis these days.  Probably because their acting is usually better than the young ones.  And they're just....manly and wealthy.  Usually.  ahahaha.    

omo....It couldn't possibly be because I'm slowly becoming an ahjumma, right?!  D: 

....

Then again, Shinhwa's already nearing their 30's.....

GAAAAAAAH.  OK.  Stop there, brain.  Thanks k bye.

All the single ladies yo!

Mood:  Beyonce - Single Ladies
Weather:  blustery and overcast with love

In a surprisingly cheerful mood today.  Probably the best mood I've been on Valentine's Day in a while ahahaha.  I think it's my new drama that's put me in such a good mood ^^  Anyway to all y'all out there, single or not, I wub you more than you could ever imagine!  *smooch smooch*  And, as Rach would say, if I were a booger, I'd pick you (again and again)  *cheesy grin*  And for some cute sappy pictures :)

Credits a la Google

Alexander McQueen

Was eating my jajjangmyun in the Atrium today (more about that later) when I saw on CNN that Alexander McQueen, 40, the English avant-garde fashion designer, committed suicide in his home today.  Honestly, before today, I had only heard of his name before and had never seen any of his stuff.  Reading up on him on wiki though, he's a really cool guy who knew what he wanted to do at a young age and is definitely not afraid to voice his opinion.  To put this guy in more perspective, he works with Lady Gaga.  lol.  'Nuff said.  Although I never think suicide is the way to go, RIP to him.  And as a tribute, just some stuff that I found of his that I really like :) 

Alexander McQueen Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Image credits to style.com

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Last Friday my roomies and I went to F21 and I found a cute skirt that was unique (angled pleats AND pockets!), but I thought it was too expensive.  Then, my roommate was gonna order stuff online from F21 and to help her reach free shipping, I thought "OK, might as well get the skirt."  But when I looked again and again, it wasn't there!  The rarity of the dress is definitely what cut the deal.  It's from a special F21 collection that's only in stores and limited in quantity *grins*

Went to the mall yesterday and the muses were smiling upon me, because not only was it the last one left, it was in my size!  My hard earned skirt: 

Perfect for the spring mood that I've been having lately.  Now if only the weather would cooperate!

Then, I also made..*dun dun dun dun* *drum roll*  jajjangmyun!  I think slowly my confidence in my culinary skills is chipping away, chunk by chunk.  My second successive failed dish.  *sigh*  Well, at least this one wasn't as big of a failure as my previous creamy chicken pesto.  And it wasn't my fault!  I followed a faulty recipe; it asked that I buy pork belly as the meat, but apparently that's not what you use.  (Jenn, I must get an accurate recipe from you!)  That culprit sort of ruined the dish.  Originally I had planned to make a little bit, but then I cut too much of the onions so I had to double everything else.  I was freaking out though because the pan was practically overflowing with ingredients.  Luckily though, since they were veggies, they shrank.  And I cut everything too big.  hahaha.  Other than those small mishaps though, it was delicious.  And it felt good to eat it in the Atrium today.  keke.  *^^*

Gala events

Was mostly inspired to begin this post because of the dress that Lady Gaga wore to the Grammys, I believe?  It just totally blew me away.  And look at those shoes! O_O

Found this dress too that I really like when I was browsing forums.  A bit plain, but I really like the material they used and the way they pieced it onto the bottom layer. Usually I don't go for these shades of pastel pink, but this one's just right :)

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So today I attempted to make chicken pesto again and wow was it an epic failure.  Kind of weird since it was enormously successful the first time 'round *shrug*  I replaced the basil with spinach (since basil doesn't grow this time of year and I'm too cheap to buy it :P) and used half and half instead of heavy whipping cream because it was too rich the last time I made it.  The spinach mixed with the cream made it seem like I was eating a chicken florentine-ish; will definitely stick with the basil next time.  Spinach just tastes too plain and lacks the aroma.

The half and half part is what I judge to be the most epic fail part of today's fiasco because it just would not, for the life of it, thicken!  gahhh D:  I still can't figure out whether or not I scalded it and therefore it wouldn't thicken, or htat half and half just doesn't thicken, because in the pan it was getting very puffy instead of thick.

Oh well, I won't be deterred by such a petty failure!  What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, eh?  Tomorrow's experiment:  Korean jajjangmyun!  Fighting!! ^_^V

Cleaning day!

Spent a part of Saturday cleaning my room in preparation for Chinese New Year's.  Probably should be doing my ethic papers for b-law, but cleaning is productive too, no?

Made 4 Sephora purchases during the winter holidays, and this was the total amount of protective tissue, minus like 5 sheets because I used it to wrap a textbook I sold.  Ridiculous.  You just can't get any greener, huh, Sephora?

Argh.  Now I'm forced to get into an environmentalist rant.  I definitely am not as hardcore as some other people out there because I like indulging in American consumerism, but it really is just senseless and plain stupid to not be green to some extent.  Not only does it save you money, it makes cleaning easier, and it leaves more resources for the next generation.  Americans are just so wasteful because they're so blessed with so many resources and they take it for granted.  For example, people who just have to keep the faucet running while they brush their teeth or wash their hands when people in other parts of the world don't even have enough clean water to drink and continue living.  (If you can't tell, that's one of my pet peeves.)  OK.

// rant.

Anyway, on a happier note, the weather today is beautiful.  Get off your lazy plums and get into the sun people!!  That one's for me too.  haha.

我的Hito歌曲

最近覺得跟台灣的距離又拉近一點了。會斷斷續續的看著MTV台灣的音樂標榜，每周會鎖定看【下一站，幸福】(真的值得一看。自【痞子英雄】，台灣的偶像劇真的是讓我越來越驚喜。吳建豪的表演也讓我刮目相看。只看過他之前演【流星花園】，而他在那戲裡的造型實在不是我的菜。雖然他還有進步的空間，不過我覺得他能演像這樣已經很不錯了)，也一直都有在follow星光六和康熙。之前也因為在公司無聊，誤打誤撞的找到一個很棒的音樂網站，http://www.9sky.com/。這個網站最棒的地方是他不僅有日，韓，中，英文歌曲，音樂在播放時，它也有提詞喔!  雖然我知道大部分來觀光我部落格的人看不懂中文，不過還是想分享我最近最Hito的歌曲排行榜。^^


1.  言承旭 -  怕黑
之前一直把他的唱歌事業當作是玩笑，玩玩就好。不過這首歌曲寫得實在是太動人，而他的聲音也不差啦!  不錯喔，昔日的F4各自都有成長。


2.  方大同 玩樂
這首歌其實是Nokia的廣告歌曲。前奏讓我想起Stevie Wonder，是一首很開心，很輕快的歌曲，也完完全全的府和Nokia要的形象，從詞，曲，到歌手的詮釋。


3.  Clazziquai - Chocolate Truffles Falling From the Sky
之前已經介紹過了，就不多說了。


4.  Alex (Clazziquai) - Closer
這首歌其實是韓劇【朋友，我們的傳說】裡的歌曲。第一次聽就覺得好感動。百聽不厭!


5.  周杰倫 -  說好的幸福呢?
因杜華僅的翻唱，讓我愛上這首歌。


6.  孫燕姿 -  我需要你
老實說，以前不怎麼喜歡燕姿，也不太了解她的歌和為什麼大家會那麼喜歡。現在終於明白了，真是失敬，失敬啊!


7.  Coldplay - Yellow
A classic you can never get sick of.


8.  大嘴巴
第一次聽的感覺是ew.  不過現在已經很喜歡了，太容易被勾上了!


9. 黃靖倫 -  透明人


10.  方炯濱 -  膽小鬼
哇賽，這整張專輯只能用[讚!]來形容。是最近都在發翻唱片的歌手們最好的一張。不管我有多愛方大同，這張重唱CD完全蓋過他了!

Good day!

Mood:  Arashi - WISH
Weather:  cheery rain

In quite a good mood today.  Perhaps it's because I went to the dentist today and found out that I don't have a cavity; just a floss boo-boo.  So yay!  I get to keep all of my teeth.....for now.

Had a hearty breakfast today, a la crepes.  Having a enjoyable breakfast is always a good way to start off the day :)  I think lately I've been in a cooking mood since I'm trying to not go out to eat and save money.  So far so good! 

Doesn't this guy remind u of Rafiki, the blue butt guy from Lion King?

My creepy black guy.  ahaha.  No racism intended ^^;;

"Have a nice day, my dears!"

btw, whoever said that playing with your food is a no-no was WRONG.

Next dishes I want to do:  creamy pesto chicken and pasta and arrabiatta pasta.

blahh

Mood:  Chopin, Piano Concerto No.1 Op.11 E Minor 2nd Mvt : Romanza
Weather:  Cold, cloudy, and windy with mists of rain.

These past two days I've been feeling very blah and even more unproductive than usual (If that's possible, har har).  I blame it on the weather :D  When it's this cold, the only appropriate thing to do is to snuggle up in bed with a good book or movie and hot cocoa, not go to school and study!  It's when the weather is this blah that I feel glad I didn't go up north for college.  haha.  I don't think I would have stayed in school for long ^^;;

Need to muster some productivity from somewhere.  >_>